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Hakuna Matata: What a wonderful phrase

Hakuna Matata: Ain’t no passin’ craze

It means no worries for the rest of your days

It’s our problem free philosophy

Hakuna Matata

-The Lion King

I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on.

-Matthew 6:25

When Jesus agrees with Timon and Pumba, clearly the key to happiness is at hand! No worries. Just let  your cares go and drift through life in indolent apathy. Right?

It should work. As long as you don’t have worries, you  won’t be worried about them. As long as you don’t have worries. Turns out - you actually do have to eat. And you actually do need clothing. And you do have innate responsibilities (like being king!). These things are unavoidable (remember, Simba didn’t run for office). This is by design. God could have made us not to need food, it would not have been difficult for Him. So why, if He doesn’t want us to be worried, does He  give us real things to be worried about?

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

God-given concerns are an oppurtunity. A chance to depend on and trust in God - and then to glorify Him with thanksgiving when He proves faithful once again.